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� . � A tentative map for �the subdivieion of. Lot 7, Valota Park and the opening of 6r�� �' : u: a street through said property at a angle to Valota Avenue with pro- visions for the installaiion of utilities and all public improvements, vrae approved. In connection with the matter, a letter �Jas presented from The American Trust Company advising tnat it nolds �11,OOO�deposited by John �', MeCarthy to aesure completion of public improvements in Hampton Court. Also , presented �ra.s a certificate from County Controller Beer.tnat there are no liens against the lands of the subdivision, Councilman Granger moved, aec- onded by Councilma.n Fletcner, ihat the map be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the map.� Acting City Engineer advised that all ; tne signatures had not as yet been obtained, Councilman Granger withdrew hia motion with the consent of the second, Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Armatrong, that the letter from the American Trust Company and the certificate from tne County Controller be filed, Motion passed unani- mously. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that the map�be accepted and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the map. Motion � pasaed unanimously. Mre, Viola Maysenhelder appeared before the Council and presented a bank book snoiving a deposit of �50.69 which had been collected by the Redwood City Greater Improvement Club for the improvement of the Easter Howl. Tnie money had been raised some years ago and Mre. Mayshelder asked that it be used to improve the Easter Bowl site. �ayor Hilton thanked Mrs, Maysennelder for r tne contribution and advised that the Bank Book would be turned over to the , City Treasurer. The Banta and Rice abatement proceedinga were next brought up for discussion. City Manager Blom advised that the petition for rezoning of Middlefield Road oovered P.4r. Banta's property, If the property were rezoned it would alloau Mr. Banta to continue operating hie upholstery businese. Councilman Britschgi mived, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the Banta and Rice abatement proceedings be carried on the agenda for the meeting of �darch 18. �� Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Thompson, complainant against Mr: Banta, asked that a definite decision be reached in the matter at:that time, Mr. Paul Jones appeared before the Council and asked that an amendment be added to the ordinance governing the keeping of chickene which was to be voted upon at this meeting, He offered a petition signed by fifteen property ownere � , requeating that property ovrnere be allowed to keep chickens in"the first resi- dential district when chic'.{en pens are to be forty feet or more from any residence.and subject to the approval of the health department, A few in- terested members of the audience expressed their views in the matter, Tne ; general consensus of the Council was that chickene ahould not be allowed in the first residential diatrict. Councilman McNulty moved, seconded by Coun- oilman Fletcher, that the notice of publication oY ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 483, and amending Ordinance No. 451, be filed, Motion paesed unanimouely. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded b�� Councilma.n Fletcher, adoption of ordinance � �